........................... We have quite a few roads similar to those in your pics around here. A couple I would have sworn where a couple miles outside of Cumberland. WVHillbilly had me on one a couple of weeks back. I will do the BRP and the T-Shirt roads just so I can say I did them, but I am beginning to discover the vast resource we have in WV, Western MD, and North West - VA. Many of our roads are incredible. Check out some the threads from "PNOMAN" http://www.ridingwv.com/ . I would be very much interested in some of your fav's.
A couple Bikes I am drooling about are the KTM's, Suzuki DL650 Vstrom, BMW gs650 and I have had a strange affection for the Triumph Tiger ever since I've first started riding in 1972 in Italy on a 500 Triumph Trophy!

Honestly I'm happiest when I'm on two wheels heading down any road!

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I lived in Bowie, MD for 3 years in the 90s. I took quite a few rides out to WV & VA while I lived there. Although I thought the roads where great, I prefered the roads further south so that's where I went on longer trips. But, that was back before my dual sport days. Back then I preferred the easier roads like Deals Gap because it was easy to go fast and feel like a hero on them. Since then my tastes have changed some and I prefer the more challenging roads where average speeds are lower. I suspect I would like the roads of your area more now than I did back then.

Some day I'll make it back up there but the problem is: So many roads, so little time.

AdvWolf said he is not giving his up yet! Go figure! Need to talk to my bro-in-law he is a wrench-er for "Romney Cycle" surely he can score me a ride somewhere. Just have to convince the wife it a necessary budget item! :eek1

I've been following several of the NC threads and it all looks good from the coast to the mountains. Like you I just need the TIME and money. You know you are always welcome back to God's country the gates are open 24 - 7 - 365.

No my hero days are better defined as the quality of the ride as well. I like measured speed and control a lot better these days. My tag line refers to being closer to the end of the story than the beginning and I want to see it all before the book is closed. My native American ancestry helps me to fool a lot of people about my true age [I like being underestimated]. My bike is often looked at as a sport bike, but it is a {Big} Naked Sport Touring bike, the Naked Version of what is now the K1300S. I think WVHillbilly is very serious about helping me get a dual sport, and believe you me I'd take one in a heart beat, but until then ....

I am hoping some time in the near future to come down that way when I do I'll let you know.

I don't know what they are worth, seemed a little steep to me. I could be wrong tho, it's been known to happen.

Of course you can't tell how nice it is, since there are no pictures :huh

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Just IM'd U a msg ! this last one too much, but the first one has me thinking I can go back to the bank and renegotiate another loan! wHAT tHE hECK AM i DOING! ..... I Must RESIST! Right? ! I almost pulled the trigger!

Don't have anything around to sell? Think your boss would give you a pay advance?

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One of the Kids maybe!
The problem is I think I can go back to my bank and they would do it in a heartbeat! I'd have to go to my boss to convince my wife not to KILL ME ! Paul said it best " to live is Christ to die is gain" so either way I look at this it is a win win situation.